Since its inception ten years ago as a club night, Bristol’s Futureboogie has steadily gained momentum to become an internationally recognised House label and management agency. The Futureboogie DJs have been keeping House music alive and kicking in the West, bringing a new bass-heavy sound to the genre.
But how has a humble house night gained international recognition? The rise of Julio Bashmore has really helped, and has cleared the path for more young talent. As Bashmore puts it, Electronic producers aren’t always partygoers; they are people who are stuck in their bedrooms making beats. Futureboogie brings these bedroom beats to the dance floor and enables emerging House heads like Christophe and Waifs & Strays to rub shoulders with established artists like Crazy P and Bonobo. As this new brand of House spreads, Futureboogie is sure to keep creating fresh sounds plucked from Bristol’s rich pool of talent as well as from the rest of the world. Their future looks bright.
A testament to where they’re at now is their top new anniversary compilation Futureboogie:10,released last month. Be sure to check out our post on Typesun, who also featured on the release, and you can buy it over at Rise. In the mean time, get lost in our favourite Futureboogie releases.
Julio Bashmore (Feat. Javeon McCarthy) – Father Father
This was the curtain raiser for the label, and boy did Futureboogie hit the ground running with this track. The pulsating build is greeted by vocals that scream out like a preacher to his sermon, giving this track a much more soulful reprieve than his earlier work.
Lukas – Reel Love
Found on the three-track EPMaison du Chevalby Christophe and Lukas, this track screams House. A great backing piano track with a sample from Mary J Blige; you can’t go wrong.
Waifs & Strays – Be Patient
Hotly tipped as the record label’s up-and-coming new talents, this duo come from very different musical backgrounds. One has been a Bristol House stalwart while the other has roots in Jungle and D&B. Their eclectic mix produces great Funky House basslines just like this one.
Eats Everything & Lukas present The Eel – 0200
I first came across the aptly named Eats Everything at Motion’sAll Gone Pete Tong. His set blew me away, and dare I say stole the show from the Balearic God. His mixes are something special and we’re sure to hear a lot more from him in the future.
Julio Bashmore – Craboon
A laid back B-Side for Father Father, this track’s ebbing beat and gentle building baseline, nestled under high hats and vocals make this a mesmerizing backdrop for a sunny afternoon.
